Abstract

The aim of this paper is to highlight a specific form of discrimination related to the “melanin diversity”. This form of discrimination is often and unconsciously acted through the words. The results of this study are part of a wider research project with a view to detect stereotypes and prejudices relatedto skin color in primary school children. This research project had confirmed that the melanin prejudice is still present and widespread in this age group and it allows to focus on the words that children use to name skin colors and their meanings. Ethnocentric and white-centric shades are often hidden under these words.